Denture costs by type
Published averages for complete, immediate, premium, partial and flexible dentures, the upkeep to budget for, and how they compare with implants.
3 minutes to read / Next price check due 2026-11-29
Dentures are still the most common way to replace a full set of teeth. CDC figures show that 15% of adults aged 65 or older had lost all their teeth and 26% had eight or fewer (CDC, tooth loss fast facts, May 15, 2024). Prices vary more than people expect, mostly because of materials and the number of fittings.
Published averages
| Type | National average | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic dentures (upper and lower) | $452 | Economy, few adjustments |
| Traditional dentures (upper and lower) | $1,968 | Made after the gums have healed |
| Immediate dentures | $2,178 | Ready the day teeth come out; usually relined or remade later |
| Snap-on dentures | $2,480 | Denture made to click onto implants (implants extra) |
| Overdentures | $3,136 | Denture that sits over implants or roots |
| Premium dentures (upper and lower) | $6,514 | Better teeth and base, more fittings |
| Acrylic partial ("flipper") | $605 | Often a temporary tooth |
| Resin partial | $1,738 | Removable, replaces a few teeth |
| Flexible nylon partial | $1,761 | No metal clasps |
| Metal-framework partial | $2,229 | Thinner and more rigid |
Source: 2024 Synchrony Average Procedural Cost Study, as published on CareCredit's procedure cost page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
Upper, lower or both? The survey labels several lines "upper and lower" without saying whether the price is for one plate or a pair. Its companion article gives conventional dentures an average of $1,968 with a range of $1,520 to $3,648 "depending on upper and lower plates" (CareCredit, Dec. 6, 2024). Our calculators treat $1,968 as one arch, which may overstate the cost of a pair. Ask the practice to price each plate.
What dentures cost over time
Dentures don't last forever: gums and bone change shape after teeth are lost, and the fit loosens. The American College of Prosthodontists lists several conditions under which a denture should be evaluated for replacement, one of them being in use for more than five years, and states: "There is currently no evidence to determine the frequency of denture relines, rebasing, or remakes" (ACP position statement, 2015, reaffirmed 2018).
| Remake every | Conventional denture, one arch, 20 years |
|---|---|
| 5 years | $7,872 (day one + 3 remakes) |
| 7 years | $5,904 (day one + 2 remakes) |
| 10 years | $3,936 (day one + 1 remake) |
National prices, no relines counted. Use the 20-year comparison to set your own cycle and state.
Immediate versus conventional
An immediate denture is placed on the day the teeth are taken out, so you aren't without teeth while the gums heal. The trade-off is that the gums shrink in the following months, so the denture usually needs relining or replacing. When comparing quotes, check whether the immediate denture price includes the later reline or a second, final denture.
Partial dentures
A partial replaces one or several teeth and clips onto the remaining ones. For a single gap it's the cheapest start: $1,738 for resin against $4,000 for a complete implant tooth. Over 20 years with five-year remakes, the resin partial reaches $6,952 nationally against about $4,570 for the implant. The single-gap comparison shows when the lines cross for your state.
Paying for dentures
- Dental plans often treat dentures as "major" work. The most common coinsurance KFF found for extensive services in Medicare Advantage dental benefits was 50% (KFF, 2021; KFF's 2026 plan brief gives no newer cost-sharing figure).
- Original Medicare doesn't pay for dentures (Medicare.gov).
- Medicaid adult dental coverage is up to each state; there are no minimum requirements (Medicaid.gov). Ask your state Medicaid office whether dentures are included.
- HSA and FSA money can pay for dentures: IRS Publication 502 lists dentures under dental treatment (IRS Pub. 502).
Questions to ask
- Does the price cover one plate or both?
- How many fittings and adjustments are included?
- If I get immediate dentures, is the reline or final denture in the price?
- What do relines and repairs cost here?
- Would two implants under the lower denture be worth considering for me?
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